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6 Arrested As 'Unruly Crowds' Disrupt, Shut Down South Jersey Summer Kickoff 6 Arrested As 'Unruly Crowds' Disrupt, Shut Down South Jersey Summer Kickoff
6 Arrested As 'Unruly Crowds' Disrupt, Shut Down South Jersey Summer Kickoff An annual Summer Kickoff in Camden County had to be shut down early due to "unruly crowds," authorities said. The disturbances led to six arrests, according to Pennsauken police. On Saturday, June 8, police throughout Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester counties responded to provide mutual aid to assist Pennsauken police, they said. "The Pennsauken Officers and mutual aid Officers worked together and did an excellent job in keeping the community safe. This type of unruly behavior is not acceptable and will not be tolerated in Pennsauken Township," said Police Chief Philip P. Olivo. Two juv…

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Crash With Injuries Closes Route 30 In Camden County Crash With Injuries Closes Route 30 In Camden County
Crash With Injuries Closes Route 30 In Camden County A crash with injuries closed Route 30 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 7:20 a.m. on Thursday, April 4 on the eastbound ramp to Airport Circle in Pennsauken Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported.

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Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 70 Camden County Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 70 Camden County
Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 70 Camden County There was a crash with injuries on Route 70 in Camden County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 2:20 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10 westbound East of Route 38 in Pennsauken Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Two of three lanes were closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 30 Camden County (DEVELOPING) Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 30 Camden County (DEVELOPING)
Crash With Injuries Reported On Route 30 Camden County (Developing) A crash with injuries was reported on Route 30 in Camden County, authorities said. Three of four lanes remained closed as of 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The 7 a.m. crash occurred westbound on Route 30 west of Airport Circle (US 130/NJ 38) in Pennsauken Township, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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Business
Plaza At Cherry Hill Lands New Savers Store At Expanding Camden County Shopping Center Plaza At Cherry Hill Lands New Savers Store At Expanding Camden County Shopping Center
Plaza At Cherry Hill Lands New Savers Store At Expanding Camden County Shopping Center Savers, a national thrift store, has signed a lease for more than 25,000 square feet at The Plaza at Cherry Hill, property owners announced. Savers bills itself as one of the world's largest thrift retailers for bargain priced, pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, This will be Savers’ fourth store in New Jersey: The others are in Hamilton Township, Pennsauken Township and Union. With the addition of Savers, the overall occupancy at The Plaza has increased to 82% in the last 12 months, including Total Wines, Aldi, LA Fitness and Raymour & Flanigan, according to Urban Edg…

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Building Fire Closes Route 130 (DEVELOPING) Building Fire Closes Route 130 (DEVELOPING)
Building Fire Closes Route 130 (Developing) A building fire closed the northbound lanes of Route 130, authorities said. The fire was at the Flannigan Auto and Truck Center. The fire broke out at about 5:30 a.m. Monday, June 12 near Route 615 (Union Avenue) in Pennsauken Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. One lane southbound also was closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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South Jersey Man Convicted In Brutal Stabbing: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Convicted In Brutal Stabbing: Prosecutor
South Jersey Man Convicted In Brutal Stabbing: Prosecutor A 43-year-old man from South Jersey has been found guilty in a 2019 stabbing, authorities said. Zachary Mai, of Pennsauken Township, was found guilty by a jury on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, according to Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. On Dec. 4, 2019, Pennsauken police responded to the 2100 block of Horner Avenue for a stabbing. EMS arrived and the victim was taken to Cooper University Hospital where he was listed in critical, unstable condition.  Detectives determined that Mai attacked the victim from behind, …

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Possible Arson Fire Investigated At Camden County Apartment Complex: Developing Possible Arson Fire Investigated At Camden County Apartment Complex: Developing
Possible Arson Fire Investigated At Camden County Apartment Complex: Developing Police in South Jersey were investigating a possible arson fire at an apartment complex, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The fire broke out about 10 a.m. at the Penn Garden Apartments, 4601 High St. in Pennsauken Township, initial reports said. Something was thrown on a door that may have caused the fire, which was quickly extinguished, according to an unconfirmed report.  Pennsauken Township police were not immediately available for comment. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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South Jersey Police Seek Hit-Run Driver Who Struck, Killed Shadid Fauntleroy On Route 130 South Jersey Police Seek Hit-Run Driver Who Struck, Killed Shadid Fauntleroy On Route 130
South Jersey Police Seek Hit-Run Driver Who Struck, Killed Shadid Fauntleroy On Route 130 Police in South Jersey seek the public's help finding the driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash, authorities said. Shadid Fauntleroy, 32, was struck and killed in a pedestrian crash on a hazardous stretch of Route 130 in Camden County. The driver of a late model SUV, possibly a Mercedes Benz, sped away from the crash scene which was caught on surveillance video, according to Pennsauken Township police. Fauntleroy was crossing the street at Route 130 and Drexel Avenue when the fatal crash occurred at 12:06 a.m. Tuesday. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Police said the SUV sust…

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Shooting Reported In Camden County Shooting Reported In Camden County
Shooting Reported In Camden County Police and EMS crews in Camden County were responding to a report of a shooting, authorities said. The shooting occurred at North Park Drive and McClellan Avenue in Pennsauken Township about 3 p.m. on Monday, according to initial reports.  A shooting victim was being transported to Cooper University Hospital, reports said.  This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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